Prayer for strength and courage in difficult times

It is important to implore God's special graces with our prayers, especially when trying to persevere during a difficult time in our lives.

Ultimately God can give us the courage we need to stand against the tide of darkness and not be brought down into despair, losing all hope.

Here is a prayer adapted from the 19th-century prayer manual The Catholic Prayer Book for reliance on God's strength during our most difficult hours.